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ACCIONA together with our JV partner Genus, has been awarded a contract to construct the Western Renewables Link, an essential transmission project that will assist in facilitating Victoria’s renewable energy future.

The contract is subject to satisfaction of conditions precedent and commencement of construction activities is still subject to the project receiving all necessary state and federal approvals.

Spanning approximately 190 kilometres, the Western Renewables Link will deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line from Bulgana in western Victoria to the Sydenham terminal station in Melbourne’s North-West.

The project will unlock large-scale renewable energy from the region, enabling more than 3,000 MW of new generation and powering up to one million Victorian homes.

Bede Noonan, ACCIONA CEO, Australia and New Zealand, said ACCIONA is proud to bring its local expertise combined with global experience to deliver this project.

“ACCIONA is proud to be contributing to Australia’s clean energy transformation by playing a leading role in the delivery of transmission networks across Australia.

“Core to our delivery is our collaborative approach, working hand in hand with local communities and stakeholders.” Bede said. 

December 15, 2025

NTT DATA Group Corporation

[TOKYO – 2025/12/15] – NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has been selected as a 2025 CDP Climate Change “A List” company for the fourth consecutive year and CDP Water Security “A List” company for the first time by the international NGO CDP^*1. NTT DATA was recognized as a leader for its transparency and performance in climate change and water initiatives.

CDP surveys corporate environmental information at the request of institutional investors who make ESG investments. The companies are assessed by a score of A to D, based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks. CDP also investigates how companies demonstrate environmental leadership best practices, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets. CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a resilient and Earth-positive economy.

The CDP disclosure cycle 2025 assessed over 22,100 companies around the world. NTT DATA has been recognized as one of the companies achieving an “A” rating, based on its implementation of key criteria emphasized by CDP, such as comprehensive and transparent environmental information disclosure, board-level oversight, ambitious target setting and initiatives across the entire supply chain.

NTT DATA was commended for its approach to water related initiatives and incorporating “efficient water management in data centers” into its environmental policy. NTT DATA’s approach to water security includes conducting water stress assessments, analyzing all data centers for water-related risks and setting improvements of WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) as a target for efficient water management. As a result of these initiatives, NTT DATA was selected for the A List for the first time.